A Studio Ghibli Themed Dining Experience

It's a night fit for the stars! Join us at Drake's: The Barn for an elevated and curated culinary experience featuring a 4 course Studio Ghibli themed menu and a collaboration from Drake's Brewing Co. beer and Bacardi. Prepare for an evening of indulgence as we blend the best of both worlds with an enchanting four-course dinner in the cool fall air.

We start our evening at 5pm, sipping on delicious selections of beer and spirits during the sunset. Then we start our tasty journey with hors d'oeuvres and appetizers as the night flows on, followed by dinner and dessert under a starry night. Our Chef and Culinary team have curated every course perfectly to deliciously collide with each beer and spirit selected.

While enjoying your meal, our Spirit & Beer experts explain why each selection was chosen to pair with each course. Along with our Chef who will explain the concept of each dish and the shared notes with their pairings.

Ticket price includes: Eight pairings, an exclusive private dining experience, and an open discussion with Food & Drink Experts. A 20% gratuity is included. Must be 21+ to attend. Limited seating is available!

Please see the menu below for that evening:

Hors d'oeuvres

Onigiri (3 small onigiri) - Umeboshi Onigiri {Umeboshi Mixed in the Rice, Shiso wrapped}, Tuna Mayo Onigiri {Topped with Sesame Seeds}, Tempura Shrimp and Avocado Onigiri {Rolled in Furikake})

Beer Pairing - Mikey's Malt Liquor, 6.2% ABV

Spirit Pairing - Color-changing (Citric Acid+Dry Ice) Butterfly Pea Margarita (Patron Cristalino)

Appetizer

Miso Soup - miso soup with tofu, wakame, shiitake mushroom, green onions and seasoned popcorn

Beer Pairing - Celebración Mexican Amber Lager, 5.4% ABV

Spirit Pairing - Toasted Sesame Ginger Sour (Ilegal Mezcal)

Main Course

Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese curry over rice with crispy chicken katsu and pickled radish

Beer Pairing - Dry Stout, Nitrogenated Dry Irish Stout, 4.8% ABV

Spirit Pairing - 5 Spice Highball (Bacardi Ocho Orange-Chinese 5 Spice infused Rum)

Dessert

Sweet Bun - steamed sweet bun filled with red bean paste drizzled with flower honey

Beer Pairing - Flocktoberfest, Marzen, 4.5% ABV

Spirit Pairing - Angel’s Envy Hot Sake Toddy

Final Drink of the Night - Espresso Martini(Santa Teresa Coffee Finish Rum) + Matcha Foam/Freeze Dried Green Tea Ice Cream Garnish

*WEATHER DEPENDENT EVENT*

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Drake's: The Barn, 985 Riverfront Street, West Sacramento, United States